Pomona High School is a public secondary school operated by Jefferson County School District R-1 in Arvada, Colorado, United States.
Serving 1,252 students in grades 6-12, Pomona Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pomona High School serves the northeast part of Arvada, CO, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pomona Junior/senior High School's student population of 1,252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,252 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Pomona Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomona Junior/senior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pomona Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Pomona Junior/senior High School is ranked #907 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pomona Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Pomona Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arvada West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pomona Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pomona Junior/senior High School is 86%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Pomona Junior/senior High School?
1,252 students attend Pomona Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pomona Junior/senior High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomona Junior/senior High School?
Pomona Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pomona Junior/senior High School offer ?
Pomona Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pomona Junior/senior High School part of?
Pomona Junior/senior High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Pomona Junior/senior High School located?
Pomona Junior/senior High School is located in the Meadowglen neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Meadowglen.
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